Does Middle Tennessee State University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Middle Tennessee State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Middle Tennessee State University. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Middle Tennessee State University?

76% of Middle Tennessee State University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Middle Tennessee State University 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Middle Tennessee State University?

Graduate Teaching Assistant (44) , Graduate Assistant (37) , Student Worker (18) , Certified Flight Instructor (13) , Lecturer (13) , Desk Assistant (12) , Coordinator (11) , Professor (11) , Assistant Professor (10) , Academic Advisor (9) , Research Assistant (9) , Resident Assistant (8) , Adjunct Professor (6) , Associate Professor (6) , Instructor (6)

What are the pros of working at Middle Tennessee State University according to real employee reviews?

"The people at MTSU are great!" ((in 26 reviews)); "The benefits are great and allow you to pursue further education." ((in 22 reviews)); "The staff was great" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great Coworkers who are wonderful to work with" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Middle Tennessee State University according to real employee reviews?

"Pretty much just low pay and understaffed" ((in 65 reviews)); "Low salary for grad students" ((in 14 reviews)); "Poor Management" ((in 10 reviews)); "No room for advancement." ((in 6 reviews)); "Low pay compared to national standards." ((in 4 reviews))

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Middle Tennessee State University Reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(519 total reviews)

Sidney A. McPhee

77% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Middle Tennessee State University has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 519 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Middle Tennessee State University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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519 reviews

4.0

25 Jun 2026

Nice workplace, but salary could be better

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

It's a nice place to work.

Cons

nothing. just salary is less.

3.0

25 Jun 2026

Tuition support is great, but rent is tough

Graduate assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Tuition is paid as a part of the position.

Cons

$800 a month is not enough to make rent in Murfreesboro without multiple roommates.

3.0

17 Jun 2026

Strong community but limited nearby amenities

Graduate student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good community, high performance and nice staff

Cons

Away from some important places, no food allowed

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